A mural of activist and actor Benjamin Zephaniah has been unveiled in Handsworth Park, after another mural dedicated to him elsewhere was painted over.

New Benjamin Zephaniah mural unveiled to commemorate late poet 

There is now a blank wall in Hockley where there was once a vibrant painting of the much loved poet and activist.

 Apologies after mural of poet Benjamin Zephaniah painted over in error

The poet and activist had been diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks before his death

Fans of Benjamin Zephaniah asked to plant flowers in his memory

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As the country reels from the news of the death of a cultural icon, many are reflecting on his impact on Britain's artistic scene.

'Stunning, witty, engaging': Birmingham artists remember Benjamin Zephaniah

Born and raised in Handsworth, Birmingham, he went on to become one of Britain's best-loved poets.

'He gave the world so much': Poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah dies at 65 

Reggae lovers will be heading to the Hop Farm again this year for the One Love Festival, as it returns to Kent after a seven year gap.

Benjamin Zephaniah

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New Benjamin Zephaniah mural unveiled to commemorate late poet

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